Gong Xi Fa Cai! May the year of the Horse be a Wonderful one for all!
Here's a travel tip from ISE Cards. When I travel, especially overseas, a very
important factor to me is the seat that I get. I generally have to get up and
use the bathroom several times, so I always try to book an aisle seat for
easier access and to not disturb my row-mates. I've put together a
list of helpful tips to insure getting the seat that you want!
1. Before booking, check the seat availability. Generally, you can check to see
which seats are available on a certain flight even before you book. I will
often times take a slightly earlier or later flight, or consider a different
connection city to get the seats that I want.
2 Many airlines hold about 20-25% of their seats back, so check again a week prior to departing, and then daily, up until check in 24 hours prior. I always ask again at the gate too because if there’s space in first or business class, elite passengers will get bumped up, leaving prime seats in economy class.
3· Many airlines won’t let you book emergency row seats until day of, as well, so check for those at the airport.
4· Check websites like www.seatguru.com to see whether the seat you’re choosing is next to the toilet or doesn't recline or have in-seat entertainment. If you’re booking early and have a choice, a site like this can be invaluable!
5· Double check your seat assignment a week or so prior to departure to make sure your flight equipment hasn't been changed. I've booked an aisle seat only to discover my new seat assignment is now a middle seat!
6· Remember that seat assignments are not guaranteed. Sometimes airlines have to move people around to accommodate special needs or families with small children, but planning ahead and double checking can help save you from surprises upon arrival!
7· Consider getting an airline credit card. Some airlines give priority to card holders, so just having the card can be worth it (Most times you don’t even have to use it!).
2 Many airlines hold about 20-25% of their seats back, so check again a week prior to departing, and then daily, up until check in 24 hours prior. I always ask again at the gate too because if there’s space in first or business class, elite passengers will get bumped up, leaving prime seats in economy class.
3· Many airlines won’t let you book emergency row seats until day of, as well, so check for those at the airport.
4· Check websites like www.seatguru.com to see whether the seat you’re choosing is next to the toilet or doesn't recline or have in-seat entertainment. If you’re booking early and have a choice, a site like this can be invaluable!
5· Double check your seat assignment a week or so prior to departure to make sure your flight equipment hasn't been changed. I've booked an aisle seat only to discover my new seat assignment is now a middle seat!
6· Remember that seat assignments are not guaranteed. Sometimes airlines have to move people around to accommodate special needs or families with small children, but planning ahead and double checking can help save you from surprises upon arrival!
7· Consider getting an airline credit card. Some airlines give priority to card holders, so just having the card can be worth it (Most times you don’t even have to use it!).
Enjoy a great year of travel in 2014! And don't forget to get your ISE Card!
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